Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Are you ready to build your future career path? Drive your career forward with the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure, construction, and maintenance!
 

We are seeking a dynamic Environment Health & Safety Intern to join our crew and advance the success of our projects; our dynamic internship program, spans from May to August, offering rotations across diverse locations and projects, facilitating hands-on experience in Environment Health & Safety management.
 

As an intern, you will shadow our safety team to ensure a secure and safe work environment for all employees involved in road construction projects, asphalt manufacturing plants, and our quarries. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and risk management within the construction industry.
 

Environment Health & Safety Interns, support safety and health management policies; responsibilities include: inspections, audits, recordkeeping, and adherence to regulatory standards such as OSHA, MSHA, USDOT, EPA, and state/local regulations.

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Compensation

$20/Hour

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to promote a strong environment of safety awareness.

• Maintain Goal Zero program, conduct Toolbox Talks, and lead safety meetings.

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.

• Manage claims, support continuous improvement projects.

• Contribute to planning annual Safety and HR training.

• Oversee compliance inspections, lead Monthly Safety Committee meetings.

• Assist in Continuous Process Improvement Projects and support environmental initiatives.

• Promote the development of safety awareness campaigns and initiatives.

• Work closely with the Safety Specialist to understand our safety program and the importance of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) & Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.

• Support the safety team in delivering safety huddles.

• Handling critical or confidential information with honesty and integrity.

Skills

• Confirmed understanding of safety regulations and guidelines.

• Excellent communication and adaptability

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Detailed with strong organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Enrolled in a relevant safety management, occupational health and safety, or related Bachelor’s degree program

Physical Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Some travel required